1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 530 kg more than 1948 AC 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1948 AC 2-Litre | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
Make | AC | Jaguar |
Model | 2-Litre | XK |
Year Released | 1948 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 681 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4794 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1322 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2752 mm |